Salad should never be an afterthought and with these easy salad dressing recipes, it won’t be. Whip up a tasty combination to make your next salad delight.
It’s a bit embarrassing to admit but I used to think that “salad” was a dirty word — the joke of foods eaten only by people who were trying to be “healthy” (also a dirty word).
None of that is true though.
Those were the thoughts of someone who thought salad was just lettuce and a few veggies with whatever dressing was available. That was the impression of someone who didn’t know how amazing a well-crafted salad could be.
I am so glad that I know better now.
Salad has grown to be one of my favorite lunch foods. Topped with grilled chicken, feta, kalamata olives and loads of veggies, it’s a delight. Overloaded with chicken, blue cheese, celery and buffalo sauce, it’s a treat. And piled with steak, veggies, cheeses and more, it’s downtown decadent.
But what sets a really good salad apart is the dressing. A good dressing adds flavor, dimension and nuance to an ordinary salad.
Did you know that homemade salad dressings are pretty easy to make? In just minutes, you can whisk together ingredients to make a unique, flavorful dressing way better than store-bought. You can even easily add ingredients to fit your preferences.
And there are so many options for how to make a dress
Whether you are fixing a traditional (or loaded) Caesar salad, tossing together your favorite fruits and veggies or making a hearty, bold combination, adding a homemade salad dressing will only make the dish better.
These easy salad dressing recipes are perfect for transforming a salad into something amazing.
Easy Salad Dressing Recipes
This Basil Vinaigrette is like a taste of summertime. The light flavor is brimming with the sunny freshness of basil while vinegar and garlic give it a touch of tang and bite.
This sweet-tangy recipe for shallot vinaigrette is ready in just five minutes and delicious on salads, potatoes and more.
In this Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe, actual apple cider creates a sweet, warm tangy lettuce-coating dressing perfect for salads.
Lemon Rosemary Vinaigrette is a tart-bright dressing perfect for salads, drizzling on wraps and more.
Romano Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette is a tangy but light vinaigrette. Fresh lemon juice (that’s key!) combines with earthy rosemary, sharp Romano cheese and smooth olive oil for a perfect springy dressing for all your salads.
This egg-free Caesar Salad Dressing takes minutes to whip together and pairs perfectly with crisp, vibrantly green romaine, fresh shredded Parmesan and homemade croutons.
With minimal time and effort, you can whip up this fresh, flavorful Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe. Perfect on salads!
A thick and creamy vegan roasted garlic dressing that is perfect for salads, casseroles, roasted vegetables, pasta, burgers, and more.
This homemade no mayo Greek yogurt ranch dressing is a creamy, healthy ranch dressing that’s bursting with fresh flavor.
A creamy, rich salad dressing that comes together almost instantly using your immersion blender…it’s a real game-changer.
Easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and you will only need three ingredients and five minutes to make this homemade balsamic dressing!
If you love honey and lime, you will not find anything better than ‘Ohana Honey Lime Dressing that can easily be made at home.
This easy homemade Greek Vinaigrette is so light and fresh
tasting. It’s perfect for Greek salad but is delicious on any salad.
A fresh and easy to make raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing that adds the perfect final touch to any salad. Ready in a couple of minutes with a few simple ingredients.
This authentic dressing is a sweet, tangy, creamy, and delicious concoction of fresh ingredients that include onions, sweet pepper, and even a hard-boiled egg.
Fresh Fruit Vinaigrette Recipes (Orange, Strawberry, Lemon and Blueberry)
These amazing fresh fruit vinaigrette recipes are super easy to prepare and oh so delicious.
This homemade Blue Cheese dressing recipe is easy to make
with real food ingredients. It ditches the bad stuff typically found in
store-brought dressings like MSG, artificial flavors, and cornstarch.
A creamy ranch dressing loaded with healthy fats and flavor from avocado, lime and fresh cilantro.
Kate
Thursday 20th of February 2020
I'm a salad girl all the way. Even if only dressed in oil and vinegar
Sarah Walker Caron
Thursday 20th of February 2020
Sometimes oil and vinegar alone is the very best dressing you can have.